Found 2 items, similar to Amphora.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: amphora
amphora
n : an ancient jar with two handles and a narrow neck; used to
hold oil or wine
[also:
amphorae (pl)]
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Amphora
Amphora
\Am"pho*ra\, n.; pl.
Amophor[ae]. [L., fr. Gr. ?, ?, a
jar with two handles; ? + ? bearer, fe`rein to bear. Cf.
Ampul.]
Among the ancients, a two-handled vessel, tapering at the
bottom, used for holding wine, oil, etc.
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